Lead Charge Nurse, (CANM) - Women's PACU

Orlando Health, Inc.; Orlando (FL); Presencial; USD 95.000 - 125.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies seeks a Clinical Assistant Nurse Manager to lead shift operations in the PACU, ensuring high-quality care and efficient patient flow. You will work with Nursing Operations leadership to guide assignments, monitor acuity, and optimize outcomes.

Minimum one year RN experience in Pre-op or PACU is required, with a Florida RN license (or NLC) and BLS certification. A BSN is preferred to support professional development.

Formación

• BSN preferred for role, BSN not required.
• Current Florida RN license or NLC is required.
• BLS certification is required.
• Minimum of one year RN experience in Pre-op or PACU.

Responsabilidades

• Lead shift operations and patient care assignments in PACU.
• Coordinate patient flow with Administrative Supervisors and Care Coordinators.
• Monitor patient status and respond to urgent needs for seriously ill patients.
• Ensure compliance with physician orders, policies, and standards of practice.
• Support frontline team members and participate in safety initiatives.
• Assist with staffing, equipment, and resource management.

Conocimientos

Nursing leadership

Staff scheduling

Patient flow management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Customer service orientation

Educación

BSN preferred

Florida RN license or NLC

BLS certification

Descripción del empleo

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Position Summary The Clinical Assistant Nurse Manager (CANM) is responsible forleading the shift operations within the clinical setting to ensure delivery of high-quality care, exceptional customer experience, and optimal patient flow. In conjunction with the Department Nursing Operations Manager and the Assistant Nursing Operations Manager (ANOM); the CANM provides guidance, fosters collaboration, and is responsible for the unit’s clinical operations including patient care assignments, customer experience, productivity, and quality outcomes in settings where patients have an advanced illness or injury that routinely requires timely, intense, and complex care to stabilize and support the patient’s medical condition. These areas require a lower caregiver-to-patient ratio and highly trained team members with advanced skills.

Location: Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies, Orlando, FL
Department: PACU Unit
Type: Variable Full Time (36 Hours)

Shift: Varies

WPH PACU

WPH PACU is equipped to provide preoperative care for patients undergoing the following types of surgery: Gynecological, Obstetrical, General, Genitourinary, Oncological, Orthopedic, and Plastic. The WPH PACU staffs are scheduled to provide flexible nursing care and services for elective and emergent 24/7 (24 hours/7 days a week).

Why Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital?

• One of the largest women’s hospitals in the nation, delivering over 14,000 babies annually.
• Magnet®-recognized hospital committed to nursing excellence.
• A collaborative work culture that fosters innovation and professional development.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including tuition reimbursement, leadership development programs, and career advancement opportunities.

At Orlando Health, we’re not just a workplace—we’re a family committed to supporting you through every stage of your life and career.
“Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” isn’t just a promise—it’s a reality we live every day.

Essential Functions

• Exemplar of the mission, vision, and values of Orlando Health.
• Participates in shared leadership structure.
• Manages staffing assignments for oncoming and off going shifts, based on patient acuity and skill set of team members to ensure patient care needs are met.
• Coordinates patient flow by working directly with the Administrative Supervisors, Care Coordinators, and Discharge Planners to achieve expected outcomes.
• Monitors overall status of patients within area of responsibility and closely monitors status of seriously ill patients.
• Coordinates and/or participates in the delivery of patient care ensuring compliance with physician orders, established policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
• Serves as a resource supporting frontline team members and providers as appropriate.
• Supports clinical collaboration focusing on expected patient length of stay.
• Performs direct patient care activities as required to meet operational needs.
• Interfaces with patients and families to enhance customer experience by conducting Nurse Leader rounds and investigating and responding to patient/family and physician complaints.
• Participates in and/or leads safety huddles.
• Embraces, communicates, and promotes change and problem solving.
• Assesses equipment needs to ensure staff have the needed equipment for patient care, and they can appropriately utilize equipment.
• Supports and sustains all leader-driven initiatives.
• Assists with retention strategies for new team members that fosters a best place to work environment.
• Maintains a regulatory ready environment of care.
• Ensures the appropriate allocation/adjustment of staff, assignment of meal breaks, relief of team members as indicated, etc.
• Utilizes effective fiscal management skills and financial resources with decision-making.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.

Education/Training

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN) preferred.

Licensure/Certification

• Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Florida or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Experience

A minimum of one year of experience as a Registered Nurse in a Pre-op or PACU care setting.